An uncertain future for people depending on a government paycheck or services looms as a federal shutdown looks almost certain after a failed last-ditch plan.
A federal shutdown appears almost certain on Friday after a last ditch-effort plan to keep the government temporarily funded failed on Capitol Hill. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka looks at what that means for people depending on a government paycheck or services.A federal shutdown appears almost-certain after a last-ditch plan to keep the government temporarily funded failed on Capitol Hill, Friday. It will mean an uncertain future for people depending on a government paycheck or services.
He says the effects of the stubborn standoff depend on how long it lasts, "If the shutdown only lasts a week or two weeks, the broader macro-effects are going to be minor. But, that doesn't mean a short-term shutdown isn't going to affect individuals."The House is expected to vote on a bill to extend government funding Friday, but there doesn't seem to be enough votes to pass it. So many say a shutdown is going to happen, with funding set to expire Saturday at midnight.
Among them, there is frustration that the budget impasse is holding real lives in the balance. "Depending on how long it goes, they could lose not being able to pay rent, not having gas, not being able to have funds for daycare, even food," says Cynthia Sanders who represents local AFGE TSA agents, "Those things are going to be affected."
Also, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission says it can fund SNAP and WIC benefits through October before it's affected by a shutdown.
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